From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Occupations, Foodpackerpack‧er /ˈpækə $ -ər/ noun [countable]BODFsomeone who works in a factory, putting things into containersExamples from the Corpuspacker• Then she figured out I want me a packerjacket.• I have a friend at Sotheby's, who is sending a skilled art packer to box up these things tomorrow.• Although many big packerswelcome it, the National MeatAssociation and some industry figures have resisted the change.• For reciprocalaltruism in mobile animals, as demonstrated by packer in baboons, more is needed.• A £25 excessapplies and brittleitems must be packaged by professionalpackers.• The 14 spouts are spread across the 4mwidth, coming in after the tines and before the packerroller.From Longman Business Dictionarypackerpack‧er /ˈpækə-ər/ noun [countable]JOBsomeone whose work involves preparing goods and putting them in containersGlass items must be packaged by professional packers.
